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Design Tip: Organize Your Entryway

Today’s front and back entryways seem to be a source of clutter, extra “stuff”, and disorganization for most homes! It is a natural drop off station, a place for reminders as you are coming and going, and where hats/mittens/coats/shoes stack up all year round. It is no wonder clutter and chaos can quickly occur in a busy household. Here are a few helpful hints to create a practical, organized, and aesthetically pleasing mudroom.

November 28, 2012 No Comments

Articles

Dining Chairs: Think Outside The Set

Your dining room is probably the most popular room in the house during the holidays when families and friends gather around the table for festive feasts. And, if you are planning on doing some dining room redecorating, now is the time to think out of the set. The traditional dining room table and chairs ‘matched set’ is giving way to a more creative ‘mix-and-match’ approach.

November 19, 2012 No Comments

Coastal & Beach House

Color Board: Coral & Aqua

Stimulate, revive and rejuvenate. Modern coral is enlivening and warming, great for a bath or shower room. Fresh and invigorating, this vibrating palate of corals and turquoises is a contrasting mix of brights. Even if every other room is calm and natural, go to town in a bathroom with decorating ideas and colors you simply love.

November 15, 2012 2 Comments

Bedrooms

Staff Picks: Linda’s Bedroom

A coastal inspired bedroom inspiration board featuring soft blues and whites. #coastalbedroom #beachhousedecor #coastalstyle #inspirationboards https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com

November 9, 2012 No Comments

Coastal & Beach House

Design Guide: Area Rug Sizing

Area rugs usually come in a range of standard sizes. The ratio of the length to the width for standard sizes is similar to the “Golden Ratio” of 1.6, which is a popular, visually-pleasing design parameter. Size availability will vary by manufacturer and specific rug design. Custom area rugs tend to cost twice as much as a similarly sized standard area rug.

Due to the variability of room size and shape, furniture arrangements, and limited standard area rug sizes, the best way to select a specific rug for a room is to use an interactive computer layout. As a general guideline, an area rug should be sized to either have all of the furniture off the rug, all of the furniture on the rug, or to anchor the front legs of all the furniture on the rug. For living rooms and family rooms, the best option tens to be having the front legs of the furniture on the rug to anchor the furniture to a cozy seating area.

November 2, 2012 1 Comment

Coastal & Beach House

Inspiration Board: Orange & Aqua

Bright oranges and corals pair well with cool aquas and blues for a great beach house living room. Add a few natural wood elements to round out the look! #beachhousefurniture #beachhousedecor #coastalstyle #cottagefurniture #aquas #decoratingwithorange https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com

October 29, 2012 No Comments

Bedrooms

Design Tip: Kid’s Rooms

Designing a children’s room is both a joy and a challenge. The room must be practical and functional, yet be vibrant and aesthetically pleasing. It is too easy to get trapped into the practical aspect and forget to have fun with color, furniture, and accessories.

October 24, 2012 No Comments

Coastal & Beach House

Color Board: Red, Navy & Gold

Classic navy pairs beautifully with rich reds and golds in this cottage style color palette. The nautical fabric is a natural fit, while the more geometric prints adds a modern touch. Tans and browns anchor the scheme!

October 19, 2012 5 Comments

Articles

Interior Decorating Ideas: Starting A Project

While everyone has their own way of working, here are some suggestions that may well help you make your interior cottage style decorating projects easier – and more fun.

October 16, 2012 2 Comments

Bedrooms

Inspiration Board: Sun & Sea

We often get inspiration from the coast – the sun, the sand, the sea – the colors can be bright &; bold or soft &; mellow, depending on the mood you are trying to create for your room. The rich yellows and cool blues on this board remind us of a perfect day at the beach! #coastalstyle #beachhousefurniture #beachhousedecor #cottagefurniture #aquas https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com

October 12, 2012 No Comments

Bedrooms

Rooms To Love: Sunny Master Bedroom

The yellow and white in this beautiful cottage master bedroom ensure this room will always be bright and cheerful. The furniture in this room is arranged for the greatest maximum use of the space with a sleeping space, work space, lounging area, and, since we are betting there is a TV hidden in the pine armoire, an entertainment area! Not to mention the fabulous vaulted ceilings and fantastic view. . .

October 9, 2012 1 Comment

Design Tips

Design Tip: Foyer Space

Color is one of the most important elements in designing a room or space. It sets the tone for a room and provides a background for the rest of the design. Generally, stronger and brighter colors should be used in the smallest amounts as a tool to accent a space. Use a bright color in a foyer to invite guests into the home and play up a smaller space. A bright blue is clean and crisp, giving the space a bright, airy feel. Balance the brightness by bringing in accents, such as an array of pictures, a rich runner, or a unique chair.

October 2, 2012 No Comments